1. The function of the endocrine system is involved with the control of slower, long-term processes, such as fluid balance, growth, and sexual development.
2. The feedback controls important is that turn endocrine glands on and off.
3. The four endocrine glands, and tell what each one does in the body are:
- The pituitary gland secretes hormones that affect other glands and organs.
- The adrenal glands help the body respond to stress and danger.
- Your thyroid gland increases the rate at which you use energy.
- The parathyroid glands (behind the thyroid) regulate calcium levels in the blood.
4. That is important to stress because when your scared or upset, the blood will inrease.
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1. The function of the endocrine system is involved with the control of slower, long-term processes, such as fluid balance, growth, and sexual development.
2. The feedback controls important is that turn endocrine glands on and off.
3. The four endocrine glands, and tell what each one does in the body are:
- The pituitary gland secretes hormones that affect other glands and organs.
- The adrenal glands help the body respond to stress and danger.
- Your thyroid gland increases the rate at which you use energy.
- The parathyroid glands (behind the thyroid) regulate calcium levels in the blood.
4. That is important to stress because when your scared or upset, the blood will inrease.